Cristián Zapata
Colombian footballer and defender
Born
September 30th, 1986
38 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Colombia
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Born in 1986, a professional footballer specialized in defense. Started career in 2004 with Deportivo Cali, earning a move to Europe shortly after. Played for several clubs including Udinese, AC Milan, and Genoa, contributing to both domestic league success and European competitions. Represented the Colombian national team at various international tournaments, including the 2014 FIFA World Cup and the Copa América.
Played for AC Milan from 2012 to 2017
Participated in the 2014 FIFA World Cup
Competed in multiple Copa América tournaments
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